Fisher Island, Florida’s history dates all the way back to 1905 when it was created by dredging and land reclamation projects close to and within Miami Beach. Several years later in 1919, American entrepreneur and land developer Carl G. Fisher bought the land from real estate developer Dana A. Dorsey who was notably the first ever African-American millionaire in South Florida. In 1925 the island switched hands once again when William Kissam Vanderbilt II traded his luxury yacht to Carl Fisher in exchange for ownership of the land....Continued...

In terms of real estate, you can probably count on one hand the number of communities that match the regality of Fisher Island. Some of the country’s most valuable properties are located in the private community and we’ve got several exclusive listings to showcase if you’re planning on becoming a resident of this quietly upscale island near Miami Beach....Continued...